Etymology
Origin of citywide
Example Sentences
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They are gathering signatures for a petition to put the ordinance to a citywide referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
But outside the arena, the event became something else: a reminder that when celebrity reaches a certain scale, even a private wedding can become a citywide operation.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The Broad’s latest Yoko Ono exhibition features iconic works from the artist alongside a timely citywide billboard campaign promoting peace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
After more than 50 years without a title and decades of false starts, the Knicks' rebirth is fueling a rare level of citywide enthusiasm.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Though King Hill had a citywide reputation as a depressed and dangerous neighborhood, the Colvins found it to be an extremely close-knit community where people knew and looked out for one another.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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